Conditions at Aguaadoura in September
September: First Spark of Autumn
September is the hinge between summer doldrums and autumn power. Average swell height climbs back to 5.2ft (1.6m), period is up to 10.4s, and ideal wind jumps to 32%. NW (34.1%), WNW (22.8%) and NNW (22.4%) still dominate the waverose, but the period is finally long enough for some meaningful groundswell. Wave heights are more distributed, with plenty of fun 1-1.5m (3-5ft) surf and an increase in pumping 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) sets toward the back half of the month. The first big Atlantic lows of the season begin to appear, especially if the NAO trends negative. NNW wind still leads the rose at 27.3%, but offshore E/ESE/SE episodes become more frequent. Water temp holds at 16.7°C, air averages 19.2°C, and rainfall starts to pick up at 2.0mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Aguaadoura in September
Swell history for September
Wind history for September
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Aguaadoura during September. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at Aguaadoura for your next trip in September.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Aguaadoura for September. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at Aguaadoura.